Can Moroccan foreign students take jobs in Europe prior to graduation?

More Moroccan students are choosing to study abroad, and many of them are looking for employment while they enroll or graduate from school.

Many of these nationals are concerned about the logistics and feasibility of employment abroad while on student visas.

A peak of 63,000 Moroccan university students were enrolled overseas in 2020, according to data provided by Erudera, the world’s first education search platform backed by AI.

The platform assembled a list of the top 10 countries with the biggest number of international students, as well as details on the possibility of working as a student and how to do so.

According to UNESCO, 4,391 Moroccan students studied in Germany in 2020, making it the third-most-popular country for Moroccans to study abroad.

Germany, which is ranked second in Europe for access to higher-quality education and third in Europe for accomplishing career goals, is a very well-liked location for international students, which shows through the fact that 416,437 foreign students have studied in it as of 2021–2022.

German law permits foreign students to work, either full-time for up to 120 days or part-time for 240 half-days, without needing a work permit. Moreover, the minimum wage in Germany is €12 per hour.

For international students looking to advance their personal and professional lives, Switzerland is a top choice. It is ranked 5 globally, 3 globally for personal development, and 1 globally for fulfilling career goals.

74,440 foreign students from other countries attended Swiss universities in the 2022 academic year. In 2020, 511 of them were students from Morocco.

In Switzerland, foreign students are permitted to work up to 15 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during the summer.

After graduation, students must yet apply for a work visa. Switzerland’s hourly minimum wage is CHF 24.00, according to Erudera.

The United Kingdom, which is ranked 6 globally, 1 globally for obtaining higher-quality instruction, and 3 globally for experiencing a different culture or lifestyle, is a popular choice for overseas students.

679,970 foreign students have studied in the country as of 2022, including 964 Moroccans in 2020.

Over the duration of the semester, international students in the UK are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week, but they must do so with a work permit and a Tier 4 student visa. The minimum hourly salary is £9.50.

The Netherlands, which is ranked 7 worldwide, 2 in Europe, and 4 in the world for personal development, is a popular choice for international students.  There were around 80,000 foreign students in the Netherlands as of the 2021–2022 school year. 

During the semester, international students are permitted to work up to 16 hours a week, and during the summer, they can work full-time. But in order to do that, they need a work permit. The Netherlands’ hourly minimum wage is €11.16.

By 2022, France had over 400,000 international students enrolled in its universities, including 32,707 Moroccans, making it the most popular choice for Moroccan students.

In France, foreign students are permitted to work up to 964 hours a year without obtaining a work permit. If a student works more than 964 hours a year, the employer must submit an online application for a temporary work permit on the student’s behalf through the Ministry of the Interior. Furthermore, the hourly minimum wage in France is €11.26. 

According to UNESCO, Spain is the best country in the world for discovering a new culture or way of life. As of 2022/23, 146,352 foreign students had studied there, including 2,719 Moroccans.

In Spain, foreign students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week and full-time during semester holidays. Prior to beginning any job, individuals must obtain work authorization. Spain has a €7.82/hour minimum wage.

The world’s 11 country for international students is Sweden. 46 Moroccans studied in it in 2020.

These students are free to work as many hours as they choose during their studies, as long as they put in at least 40 hours a week. Only non-EU/EEA/Swiss students require a work permit.

There is no minimum wage in Sweden, yet a cashier typically makes €12.37 per hour on average.

Denmark is the second-best country in the world for personal growth. By 2020, it had more than 150,000 foreign students 

Foreign students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during the summer. Yet, while looking for a job after graduation, they require a work permit or an establishment card.

Denmark’s hourly minimum wage is €14.78.

According to international rankings, Portugal is the perfect place for international students looking for an experience or to meet new friends and build business connections.

By 2022, there will be approximately 61,000 international students enrolled in higher education; during the academic year, they are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week, and during breaks, they are able to work full-time, but a work permit is necessary. Portugal’s hourly minimum wage is €5.54.

By 2022, more than 700,000 foreign students studying in Italy, which is now listed as the world’s 15th-best study destination.

Foreign students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week. Yet they have to get a work permit. In Italy, the hourly minimum wage is seven euros. 666 Moroccan students opted to study in Italy in 2020.